used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Cantemir had turned religious, owing to the taking hold upon him of a mortal disease; and though he had not been about to undo any of his schemes in Cedric's case, yet he intended to do so as soon as he was able.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading Cantemir had turned religious, owing to the taking hold upon him of a mortal disease; and though he had not been about to undo any of his schemes in Cedric's case, yet he intended to do so as soon as he was able.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Cantemir had turned religious, owing to the taking hold upon him of a mortal disease; and though he had not been about to undo any of his schemes in Cedric's case, yet he intended to do so as soon as he was able.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading Nor was he long in discovering that their feelings were already changed toward Ellswold, for they saw 'twas unpopular to be striving against the King's desires, and against a nobleman who would be very powerful when he should regain his fortunes.
aidedadjectiveUS /ˈeɪdəd/
having help; often used as a combining form
From this reading WHAT HAPPENED IN THE TOWER Sir Julian had been striving for months to make peace with the young Duchess; but all effort appeared futile, until Providence suddenly stepped in and aided him.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading WHAT HAPPENED IN THE TOWER Sir Julian had been striving for months to make peace with the young Duchess; but all effort appeared futile, until Providence suddenly stepped in and aided him.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading Nor was he long in discovering that their feelings were already changed toward Ellswold, for they saw 'twas unpopular to be striving against the King's desires, and against a nobleman who would be very powerful when he should regain his fortunes.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading WHAT HAPPENED IN THE TOWER Sir Julian had been striving for months to make peace with the young Duchess; but all effort appeared futile, until Providence suddenly stepped in and aided him.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Cantemir had turned religious, owing to the taking hold upon him of a mortal disease; and though he had not been about to undo any of his schemes in Cedric's case, yet he intended to do so as soon as he was able.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading WHAT HAPPENED IN THE TOWER Sir Julian had been striving for months to make peace with the young Duchess; but all effort appeared futile, until Providence suddenly stepped in and aided him.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Cantemir had turned religious, owing to the taking hold upon him of a mortal disease; and though he had not been about to undo any of his schemes in Cedric's case, yet he intended to do so as soon as he was able.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Nor was he long in discovering that their feelings were already changed toward Ellswold, for they saw 'twas unpopular to be striving against the King's desires, and against a nobleman who would be very powerful when he should regain his fortunes.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading WHAT HAPPENED IN THE TOWER Sir Julian had been striving for months to make peace with the young Duchess; but all effort appeared futile, until Providence suddenly stepped in and aided him.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading WHAT HAPPENED IN THE TOWER Sir Julian had been striving for months to make peace with the young Duchess; but all effort appeared futile, until Providence suddenly stepped in and aided him.
Cantemir
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From this reading Cantemir had turned religious, owing to the taking hold upon him of a mortal disease; and though he had not been about to undo any of his schemes in Cedric's case, yet he intended to do so as soon as he was able.
an occurrence of something
From this reading Cantemir had turned religious, owing to the taking hold upon him of a mortal disease; and though he had not been about to undo any of his schemes in Cedric's case, yet he intended to do so as soon as he was able.
Cedric's
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From this reading Cantemir had turned religious, owing to the taking hold upon him of a mortal disease; and though he had not been about to undo any of his schemes in Cedric's case, yet he intended to do so as soon as he was able.
made or become different in nature or form
From this reading Nor was he long in discovering that their feelings were already changed toward Ellswold, for they saw 'twas unpopular to be striving against the King's desires, and against a nobleman who would be very powerful when he should regain his fortunes.
determine the number or amount of
From this reading The Count wrote to Pomphrey, saying he wished to speak face to face with him.
desiresnounUS /dɪˈzaɪərz/
plural of “desire” — the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
From this reading Nor was he long in discovering that their feelings were already changed toward Ellswold, for they saw 'twas unpopular to be striving against the King's desires, and against a nobleman who would be very powerful when he should regain his fortunes.
discoveringverbUS /dɪˈskʌvərɪŋ/
-ing form of “discover” — discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of
From this reading Nor was he long in discovering that their feelings were already changed toward Ellswold, for they saw 'twas unpopular to be striving against the King's desires, and against a nobleman who would be very powerful when he should regain his fortunes.
diseasenounUS /dɪˈziːz/
an impairment of health or a condition of abnormal functioning
From this reading Cantemir had turned religious, owing to the taking hold upon him of a mortal disease; and though he had not been about to undo any of his schemes in Cedric's case, yet he intended to do so as soon as he was able.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Cantemir had turned religious, owing to the taking hold upon him of a mortal disease; and though he had not been about to undo any of his schemes in Cedric's case, yet he intended to do so as soon as he was able.
the wife of a duke or a woman holding ducal title in her own right
From this reading WHAT HAPPENED IN THE TOWER Sir Julian had been striving for months to make peace with the young Duchess; but all effort appeared futile, until Providence suddenly stepped in and aided him.
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading WHAT HAPPENED IN THE TOWER Sir Julian had been striving for months to make peace with the young Duchess; but all effort appeared futile, until Providence suddenly stepped in and aided him.
Ellswold
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From this reading Nor was he long in discovering that their feelings were already changed toward Ellswold, for they saw 'twas unpopular to be striving against the King's desires, and against a nobleman who would be very powerful when he should regain his fortunes.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading The Count wrote to Pomphrey, saying he wished to speak face to face with him.
emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)
From this reading Nor was he long in discovering that their feelings were already changed toward Ellswold, for they saw 'twas unpopular to be striving against the King's desires, and against a nobleman who would be very powerful when he should regain his fortunes.
be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight
From this reading He was not idle, however, as he wrote many letters and received visits from the ones who were foremost in the fight.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading WHAT HAPPENED IN THE TOWER Sir Julian had been striving for months to make peace with the young Duchess; but all effort appeared futile, until Providence suddenly stepped in and aided him.
foremostadjectiveUS /ˈfɔːrmoʊst/
ranking above all others
From this reading He was not idle, however, as he wrote many letters and received visits from the ones who were foremost in the fight.
fortunesnounUS /ˈfɔːrtʃənz/
plural of “fortune” — an unknown and unpredictable phenomenon that causes an event to result one way rather than another
From this reading Nor was he long in discovering that their feelings were already changed toward Ellswold, for they saw 'twas unpopular to be striving against the King's desires, and against a nobleman who would be very powerful when he should regain his fortunes.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading He was not idle, however, as he wrote many letters and received visits from the ones who were foremost in the fight.
futileadjectiveUS /ˈfjuːtəl/
producing no result or effect
From this reading WHAT HAPPENED IN THE TOWER Sir Julian had been striving for months to make peace with the young Duchess; but all effort appeared futile, until Providence suddenly stepped in and aided him.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading WHAT HAPPENED IN THE TOWER Sir Julian had been striving for months to make peace with the young Duchess; but all effort appeared futile, until Providence suddenly stepped in and aided him.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading WHAT HAPPENED IN THE TOWER Sir Julian had been striving for months to make peace with the young Duchess; but all effort appeared futile, until Providence suddenly stepped in and aided him.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Cantemir had turned religious, owing to the taking hold upon him of a mortal disease; and though he had not been about to undo any of his schemes in Cedric's case, yet he intended to do so as soon as he was able.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading WHAT HAPPENED IN THE TOWER Sir Julian had been striving for months to make peace with the young Duchess; but all effort appeared futile, until Providence suddenly stepped in and aided him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Cantemir had turned religious, owing to the taking hold upon him of a mortal disease; and though he had not been about to undo any of his schemes in Cedric's case, yet he intended to do so as soon as he was able.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading Cantemir had turned religious, owing to the taking hold upon him of a mortal disease; and though he had not been about to undo any of his schemes in Cedric's case, yet he intended to do so as soon as he was able.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading He was not idle, however, as he wrote many letters and received visits from the ones who were foremost in the fight.
not in action or at work
From this reading He was not idle, however, as he wrote many letters and received visits from the ones who were foremost in the fight.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading WHAT HAPPENED IN THE TOWER Sir Julian had been striving for months to make peace with the young Duchess; but all effort appeared futile, until Providence suddenly stepped in and aided him.
resulting from one's intentions
From this reading Cantemir had turned religious, owing to the taking hold upon him of a mortal disease; and though he had not been about to undo any of his schemes in Cedric's case, yet he intended to do so as soon as he was able.
JuliannounUS /ˈdʒuːliən/
Roman Emperor and nephew of Constantine; he restored paganism as the official religion of the Roman Empire and destroyed Christian temples but his decision was reversed after his death (331?-363)
From this reading WHAT HAPPENED IN THE TOWER Sir Julian had been striving for months to make peace with the young Duchess; but all effort appeared futile, until Providence suddenly stepped in and aided him.
King'snounUS /kɪŋz/
possessive form of “king” — a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading Nor was he long in discovering that their feelings were already changed toward Ellswold, for they saw 'twas unpopular to be striving against the King's desires, and against a nobleman who would be very powerful when he should regain his fortunes.
the literary culture
From this reading He was not idle, however, as he wrote many letters and received visits from the ones who were foremost in the fight.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading Nor was he long in discovering that their feelings were already changed toward Ellswold, for they saw 'twas unpopular to be striving against the King's desires, and against a nobleman who would be very powerful when he should regain his fortunes.
engage in
From this reading WHAT HAPPENED IN THE TOWER Sir Julian had been striving for months to make peace with the young Duchess; but all effort appeared futile, until Providence suddenly stepped in and aided him.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading He was not idle, however, as he wrote many letters and received visits from the ones who were foremost in the fight.
plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading WHAT HAPPENED IN THE TOWER Sir Julian had been striving for months to make peace with the young Duchess; but all effort appeared futile, until Providence suddenly stepped in and aided him.
subject to death
From this reading Cantemir had turned religious, owing to the taking hold upon him of a mortal disease; and though he had not been about to undo any of his schemes in Cedric's case, yet he intended to do so as soon as he was able.
noblemannounUS /ˈnoʊbəlmən/
a titled peer of the realm
From this reading Nor was he long in discovering that their feelings were already changed toward Ellswold, for they saw 'twas unpopular to be striving against the King's desires, and against a nobleman who would be very powerful when he should regain his fortunes.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading Nor was he long in discovering that their feelings were already changed toward Ellswold, for they saw 'twas unpopular to be striving against the King's desires, and against a nobleman who would be very powerful when he should regain his fortunes.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Cantemir had turned religious, owing to the taking hold upon him of a mortal disease; and though he had not been about to undo any of his schemes in Cedric's case, yet he intended to do so as soon as he was able.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Cantemir had turned religious, owing to the taking hold upon him of a mortal disease; and though he had not been about to undo any of his schemes in Cedric's case, yet he intended to do so as soon as he was able.
plural of “one” — the smallest whole number or a numeral representing this number
From this reading He was not idle, however, as he wrote many letters and received visits from the ones who were foremost in the fight.
owingadjectiveUS /ˈoʊɪŋ/
owed as a debt
From this reading Cantemir had turned religious, owing to the taking hold upon him of a mortal disease; and though he had not been about to undo any of his schemes in Cedric's case, yet he intended to do so as soon as he was able.
the state prevailing during the absence of war
From this reading WHAT HAPPENED IN THE TOWER Sir Julian had been striving for months to make peace with the young Duchess; but all effort appeared futile, until Providence suddenly stepped in and aided him.
Pomphrey
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From this reading The Count wrote to Pomphrey, saying he wished to speak face to face with him.
having great power or force or potency or effect
From this reading Nor was he long in discovering that their feelings were already changed toward Ellswold, for they saw 'twas unpopular to be striving against the King's desires, and against a nobleman who would be very powerful when he should regain his fortunes.
The protective care of God or nature as a spiritual power. (Sự quan phòng, thiên ý phù hộ.)
From this reading WHAT HAPPENED IN THE TOWER Sir Julian had been striving for months to make peace with the young Duchess; but all effort appeared futile, until Providence suddenly stepped in and aided him.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading He was not idle, however, as he wrote many letters and received visits from the ones who were foremost in the fight.
regainverbUS /rɪˈɡeɪn/
get or find back; recover the use of
From this reading Nor was he long in discovering that their feelings were already changed toward Ellswold, for they saw 'twas unpopular to be striving against the King's desires, and against a nobleman who would be very powerful when he should regain his fortunes.
concerned with sacred matters or religion or the church
From this reading Cantemir had turned religious, owing to the taking hold upon him of a mortal disease; and though he had not been about to undo any of his schemes in Cedric's case, yet he intended to do so as soon as he was able.
cut with a saw
From this reading Nor was he long in discovering that their feelings were already changed toward Ellswold, for they saw 'twas unpopular to be striving against the King's desires, and against a nobleman who would be very powerful when he should regain his fortunes.
a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations
From this reading The Count wrote to Pomphrey, saying he wished to speak face to face with him.
schemesnounUS /skiːmz/
plural of “scheme” — an elaborate and systematic plan of action
From this reading Cantemir had turned religious, owing to the taking hold upon him of a mortal disease; and though he had not been about to undo any of his schemes in Cedric's case, yet he intended to do so as soon as he was able.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Nor was he long in discovering that their feelings were already changed toward Ellswold, for they saw 'twas unpopular to be striving against the King's desires, and against a nobleman who would be very powerful when he should regain his fortunes.
term of address for a man
From this reading WHAT HAPPENED IN THE TOWER Sir Julian had been striving for months to make peace with the young Duchess; but all effort appeared futile, until Providence suddenly stepped in and aided him.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Cantemir had turned religious, owing to the taking hold upon him of a mortal disease; and though he had not been about to undo any of his schemes in Cedric's case, yet he intended to do so as soon as he was able.
in the near future
From this reading Cantemir had turned religious, owing to the taking hold upon him of a mortal disease; and though he had not been about to undo any of his schemes in Cedric's case, yet he intended to do so as soon as he was able.
express in speech
From this reading The Count wrote to Pomphrey, saying he wished to speak face to face with him.
inflected form of “step” — shift or move by taking a step
From this reading WHAT HAPPENED IN THE TOWER Sir Julian had been striving for months to make peace with the young Duchess; but all effort appeared futile, until Providence suddenly stepped in and aided him.
strivingnounUS /ˈstraɪvɪŋ/
an effortful attempt to attain a goal
From this reading WHAT HAPPENED IN THE TOWER Sir Julian had been striving for months to make peace with the young Duchess; but all effort appeared futile, until Providence suddenly stepped in and aided him.
happening unexpectedly
From this reading WHAT HAPPENED IN THE TOWER Sir Julian had been striving for months to make peace with the young Duchess; but all effort appeared futile, until Providence suddenly stepped in and aided him.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading Cantemir had turned religious, owing to the taking hold upon him of a mortal disease; and though he had not been about to undo any of his schemes in Cedric's case, yet he intended to do so as soon as he was able.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Nor was he long in discovering that their feelings were already changed toward Ellswold, for they saw 'twas unpopular to be striving against the King's desires, and against a nobleman who would be very powerful when he should regain his fortunes.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading WHAT HAPPENED IN THE TOWER Sir Julian had been striving for months to make peace with the young Duchess; but all effort appeared futile, until Providence suddenly stepped in and aided him.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Nor was he long in discovering that their feelings were already changed toward Ellswold, for they saw 'twas unpopular to be striving against the King's desires, and against a nobleman who would be very powerful when he should regain his fortunes.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Nor was he long in discovering that their feelings were already changed toward Ellswold, for they saw 'twas unpopular to be striving against the King's desires, and against a nobleman who would be very powerful when he should regain his fortunes.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Cantemir had turned religious, owing to the taking hold upon him of a mortal disease; and though he had not been about to undo any of his schemes in Cedric's case, yet he intended to do so as soon as he was able.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading WHAT HAPPENED IN THE TOWER Sir Julian had been striving for months to make peace with the young Duchess; but all effort appeared futile, until Providence suddenly stepped in and aided him.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading Nor was he long in discovering that their feelings were already changed toward Ellswold, for they saw 'twas unpopular to be striving against the King's desires, and against a nobleman who would be very powerful when he should regain his fortunes.
a structure taller than its diameter; can stand alone or be attached to a larger building
From this reading WHAT HAPPENED IN THE TOWER Sir Julian had been striving for months to make peace with the young Duchess; but all effort appeared futile, until Providence suddenly stepped in and aided him.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading Cantemir had turned religious, owing to the taking hold upon him of a mortal disease; and though he had not been about to undo any of his schemes in Cedric's case, yet he intended to do so as soon as he was able.
twas
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From this reading Nor was he long in discovering that their feelings were already changed toward Ellswold, for they saw 'twas unpopular to be striving against the King's desires, and against a nobleman who would be very powerful when he should regain his fortunes.
undoverbUS /ənˈduː/
cancel, annul, or reverse an action or its effect
From this reading Cantemir had turned religious, owing to the taking hold upon him of a mortal disease; and though he had not been about to undo any of his schemes in Cedric's case, yet he intended to do so as soon as he was able.
unpopularadjectiveUS /ˌʌnˈpɑːpjələr/
regarded with disfavor or lacking general approval
From this reading Nor was he long in discovering that their feelings were already changed toward Ellswold, for they saw 'twas unpopular to be striving against the King's desires, and against a nobleman who would be very powerful when he should regain his fortunes.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading WHAT HAPPENED IN THE TOWER Sir Julian had been striving for months to make peace with the young Duchess; but all effort appeared futile, until Providence suddenly stepped in and aided him.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Cantemir had turned religious, owing to the taking hold upon him of a mortal disease; and though he had not been about to undo any of his schemes in Cedric's case, yet he intended to do so as soon as he was able.
precisely as stated
From this reading Nor was he long in discovering that their feelings were already changed toward Ellswold, for they saw 'twas unpopular to be striving against the King's desires, and against a nobleman who would be very powerful when he should regain his fortunes.
visitsnounUS /ˈvɪzɪts/
plural of “visit” — the act of going to see some person or place or thing for a short time
From this reading He was not idle, however, as he wrote many letters and received visits from the ones who were foremost in the fight.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Cantemir had turned religious, owing to the taking hold upon him of a mortal disease; and though he had not been about to undo any of his schemes in Cedric's case, yet he intended to do so as soon as he was able.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading He was not idle, however, as he wrote many letters and received visits from the ones who were foremost in the fight.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading WHAT HAPPENED IN THE TOWER Sir Julian had been striving for months to make peace with the young Duchess; but all effort appeared futile, until Providence suddenly stepped in and aided him.
at the time that
From this reading Nor was he long in discovering that their feelings were already changed toward Ellswold, for they saw 'twas unpopular to be striving against the King's desires, and against a nobleman who would be very powerful when he should regain his fortunes.
which person or people
From this reading He was not idle, however, as he wrote many letters and received visits from the ones who were foremost in the fight.
past form of “wish” — hope for; have a wish
From this reading The Count wrote to Pomphrey, saying he wished to speak face to face with him.
in the company of; together with
From this reading WHAT HAPPENED IN THE TOWER Sir Julian had been striving for months to make peace with the young Duchess; but all effort appeared futile, until Providence suddenly stepped in and aided him.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Nor was he long in discovering that their feelings were already changed toward Ellswold, for they saw 'twas unpopular to be striving against the King's desires, and against a nobleman who would be very powerful when he should regain his fortunes.
inflected form of “write” — produce a literary work
From this reading He was not idle, however, as he wrote many letters and received visits from the ones who were foremost in the fight.
but in spite of that
From this reading Cantemir had turned religious, owing to the taking hold upon him of a mortal disease; and though he had not been about to undo any of his schemes in Cedric's case, yet he intended to do so as soon as he was able.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading WHAT HAPPENED IN THE TOWER Sir Julian had been striving for months to make peace with the young Duchess; but all effort appeared futile, until Providence suddenly stepped in and aided him.
